Major Flood
30 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
The Rushville-Sugar Lake, Bean Lake, and Henry Pohl Levees will likely be overtopped.
27 ft
River Road in Atchison floods and levees on the Missouri side of the river are overtopped. If the river remains above 27 feet for several days then U.S. Highway 59 and large portions of the floodplain in Missouri flood.
25 ft
A castings plant in Atchison is affected by flood waters.
22 ft
Low-lying areas on the Missouri side of the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 1993 | 31.63 ft | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 31.2 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 31 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ATCK1
River
Missouri River
County
Atchison, KS
Coordinates
39.5597°N, 95.1139°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Atchison?
The Missouri River at Atchison gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06818300) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Missouri River at Atchison?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Atchison is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at Atchison gauge located?
The gauge is located in Atchison County, Kansas at coordinates 39.5597°N, 95.1139°W. USGS site number: 06818300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.